The final audio of a flight instructor killed in a horror plane crash while on a flying lesson with a student has been released.
Air traffic control audio captured the final moments of flight instructor Viktoria Theresie Izabelle Ljungman, 22, from Sweden, who sadly died when the single-engine plane plummeted 100 feet at Williamsburg International Airport in Newport News, Virginia.
Student pilot Oluwagbohumi Ayomide Oyebode and another unidentified 18-year-old have been taken to Riverside Regional Medical Centre with serious injuries following the crash.
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Audio from air traffic control of the horror flight has since been released, detailing the moment the plane crashed and subsequently lost contact with a concerned controller who announced the crash.
The pilot can be heard saying "Cleared for take off, 97883. Caution wake turbulence", which referred to a standard warning of taking off behind a larger aircraft.
It is soon after that someone is heard saying: "We got a crash."
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A controller is soon heard after the horror crash is reported, saying: "883, are you OK? Are you on this frequency?"
No response is heard on the audio conversation, with dispatchers sent to the scene soon after, with it currently unclear who was on the radio at the time of the horror crash.
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There has been no indication of whether wake turbulence could be a factor in the crash, which currently remains under investigation, New York Post reported.
A statement released by Ljungman's family said that they were "devastated" by their "enormous loss", adding: "to know Viktoria was to love her, and not just for her family.
"Everyone who interacted with Viktoria admired her kindness and intelligence, and respected her tremendous dedication and work ethic."
The statement continued: "Viktoria loved Hampton University and her Pirate family. We deeply appreciate that Hampton University made it possible for Viktoria to study in the U.S. on a full scholarship, to achieve her dream of becoming a pilot, and to compete for her school on the tennis courts and on the sailing team.
"We also wish to express our appreciation for all the manifestations of love and support from to all those in Virginia and the U.S. who knew and loved Viktoria, and ask that our privacy be respected at this very difficult time."
Ljungman had gained her pilot license in March 2021, and her license as a flight instructor followed the month after.
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